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Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, Limestone church in Wabaunsee, United States

The Beecher Bible and Rifle Church features a simple rectangular structure with a gable roof, wood bell tower, and central brick chimney at Chapel and Elm Streets.

Established in 1862, the church received support from Reverend Henry Ward Beecher, who provided both religious texts and firearms to settlers opposing slavery in Kansas Territory.

The church name reflects the dual nature of its founding mission, combining religious worship with the determination to defend against pro-slavery forces in Kansas.

Visitors can participate in Sunday services or arrange guided tours by contacting local representatives to explore this National Register of Historic Places site.

The church received rifles disguised in crates labeled as Bibles, leading to the term 'Beecher's Bibles' during the territorial conflicts of Kansas.

Location: Wabaunsee County

Inception: 1862

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

Floors above the ground: 1

Made from material: stone

Address: 31624 Chapel Street

GPS coordinates: 39.14444,-96.34556

Latest update: March 24, 2025 03:07

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